John Wick director Chad Stahleksi explains what goes into deciding when a stuntman steps in for Keanu Reeves who famously does many of his own stunts.
The director behind John Wick explains what goes into deciding when a stuntman steps in for Keanu Reeves. Since 2014, Reeves has starred in three John Wick films with a fourth releasing later this month, all helmed by the stuntman turned-director Chad Stahleksi. Over the years, the John Wick film series has featured many exciting action sequences involving its eponymous assassin, with Reeves famously performing the majority of his own stunts.
During a recent interview with Jake's Takes ahead of John Wick: Chapter 4's release date, Stahleksi explained what goes into deciding when a stuntman steps in for Reeves. SCREENRANT VIDEO OF THE DAY The John Wick director praised Reeves' proficiency at performing stunts, including martial arts choreography and driving, though there are some specific instances where he draws the line and won't put his lead star in danger, and Reeves always agrees. Read Stahleksi's full explanation below:
We try not to light cast on fire, but if you were comfortable and we rehearsed it, I would put a small burn on your leg and we'd go over. It depends on my gauging of you, if I think you're a capable human and you're comfortable with it, that no longer becomes a stunt, it's a special ability. It's when you go outside of what I think your limitations or capabilities are. Some people's capabilities exceed their limitations.
Previously his stunt double in The Matrix trilogy, Stahleksi and Reeves already had a strong rapport going into John Wick regarding stunts. Just like each installment in the action series, John Wick: Chapter 4 is upping the ante in terms of its stunts and fight choreography. Reeves spent nearly three months training for John Wick: Chapter 4, including using nunchucks and even more stunt car training, as revealed by a behind-the-scenes video.
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